Indian summer

This time of the year is fantastic when the weather is settled, usually influenced by high pressure from an ever sinking jet stream. But unfortunately the high pressure systems are quick to pass us leading to very up and down weather. When the weather is not as good it certainly feels very autumnal. The end of last week brought stunning conditions and the condition of the course matched. The team doing an exceptional job, all areas in great condition. We took advantage and continued with the long rough. Two thirds now down and removed. 

Hopefully we will finish the rest next week. The remainder will be more difficult after today's conditions. Heavy rain and long rough do not go well together. It makes it tangly and difficult to cut cleanly. We may have to choose our moment to carry out the cutting. Fingers crossed there will be an oppertunty. Following the main cutting all the remaining trees in the rough will need strimming around and any areas such as slopes, ditches and awkward corners. The rough is then cut again to remove any missed growth and to keep it at a manageable height coming into the leaf collection period.

Rich and Sam have made a fantastic start to clearing some of the reeds and weed from the 8th pond. This will look great after another session of clearance next week.

One of the greens mowers needed serious repairs and sharpening after a long season of cutting. Adam is making great progress with the machine and should have it back in action next week. In the meantime we have a demo mower from Russell's Groundcare to use for the week.